His Gentle Omega (Sweet Alps Mates Book 7) by Raiven Matthews

Author:Raiven Matthews [Matthews, Raiven]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-08-23T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Shay

Dr. Carpenter’s office wasn’t what I expected. It was located on the first floor of her home, a well-maintained Victorian much like Asher’s, only hers was painted a bright, cheery yellow. The front yard boasted tall trees that offered shade in summer, and a cozy swing took up a corner of the wraparound front porch. The house and yard exuded warmth and comfort. Not the clinical space I had expected, with a couch for me to lay on and pour out my soul.

Rubbing my sweaty palms down my thighs, I once again willed my racing heart to slow. This was no time for me to give in to the suffocating feelings wrapped around my chest and throat. Lucas needed me to do this. I needed me to be able to do this. If doing this made me look better to the judge, I would get through this.

The exhaustion that had become a part of me for so long that I barely even noticed it anymore, threatened to suck me down into its abyss. Some days I wanted to just close my eyes, for a minute, and let the world pass me by.

Just get through this, Shay. Then you can rest. One foot in front of the other. One thing checked off the endless list of things you need to do.

Not sure if I should knock, ring the bell, or just walk inside, I startled when the door quietly opened, taking the guessing out of my hands. Flinching at the suddenness of the movement, I hoped the beta woman standing in front of me hadn’t noticed.

I hated that I automatically flinched when things startled me. I couldn’t even remember when it had started, and even though I knew it was my mind’s way of dealing with my environment, it still made me feel weak.

Choosing to act like the sudden movement hadn’t taken a year off my life, I stared down at the woman whose sharp brown eyes were giving me the once over. It felt like she was seeing every secret that I didn’t want to share, when she finally moved back, waving a hand to welcome me in.

“You must be Shay,” she stated matter-of-factly, closing the door behind me. Holding out a hand, I took it, noting her surprisingly firm grasp and handshake. “I’m Tessa. Or Doc Tessa. Tess. Dr. Carpenter.” She waved a dismissive hand in the air, “Whatever you’re comfortable with, I’m not choosy. Follow me and we’ll get started.”

Oh, okay then. Dr. Tessa was a let’s get straight down to business type. Much like Alex had been.

Taking a deep breath that was forceful enough to move my shoulders clear up to my ears, I slowly followed her into her office.

The room was wall to wall gleaming woodwork and built in bookcases. A massive desk took up space in front of a bay window, along with the requisite couch placed in front of it. Two in fact, facing each other, along with several cushioned armchairs.

Tessa, dressed in jeans and a cheerful pink blouse, dark hair falling down her back, gestured to the seating.

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